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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.59, 52,894.32 and 10,301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.59, 52,894.32 and 10,301.46 is: 15,453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.59 : 52,894.32 = 10,301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.59/52,894.32 = 10,301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.59x = 52,894.32 × 10,301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.59x = 544,888,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,888,670.20/35,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,453.63

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